Drove out of the way to check out the BBQ here. It was not worth the time or money. The staff was very nice a friendly and its a cool funky little place. Ordered Sliced Brisket. It was dry, chewy, and lacked flavor. The smoked Turkey was not breast, but what I would call a preformed loaf. I could not recommend the BBQ here. read more

Hitch-N-Post BBQ/Cafe - Sliced Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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Boudin Balls & Onion Rings......AWESOME!!! Great motif. Who's your decorator? Thank you Billy Ray. read more

Back woods type, antique, geandmammy and geandpoppy place. There is not one thing I don't like here! There are so many antiques/signs you will definitely have something to look at while eating here! The people are down home and very welcoming and sweet! A must if traveling to or thru Livingston, TX! read more

The atmosphere is very interesting and rustic! One of the best homemade cheeseburgers I have had away from home. My husband had the chicken fried ribeye sandwich-very good. She had just baked a homemade peach cobbler and we took a piece for the road-delicious! read more

Never know when they're going to be open and prices on the menu were not what i was charged charge. Parking is difficult. read more

Food was ok but the prices were much higher than printed on the menu that they have at the ordering window. You need to ask what the current prices are before you order, otherwise your in for a big surprise! We will not go back! read more

If you are ever around Livingston, seek this place out. It's a mom and pop place. Had some very good food. I had the chopped brisket plate. Wow! Some of the best I've had. Husband had the boudin links the spicy. Omg. They were just the right kind of spice. If we're ever back around we are definitely going back. So many antiques to look at as well. Takes ya back in time. read more

Hitch-N-Post BBQ/Cafe - Cute little piggy - Barbeque Near Me - Livingston, Texas

Super nice folks here and the food is great. The decor is also eclectic and fun! If you are in town...do yourself a favor and stop by!

The wife and I stopped here to grab a bite for lunch. The decor could be called garage sale collectible. The wife of the owner answered all are questions and took our order. We had a chopped beef sandwich and fries. The portions were good, the beef was moist with a great smoked flavor. Fries were crispy on the outside and soft in the Center, just as we like them. As a first time customer the owner served us each a nice slice of homemade pumpkin pie, which was very good. We definitely will stop here again when in the area. read more

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It has been a few months since I was able to hunt for some good Texas BBQ. It is a bit of a tradition that my oldest daughter, Alli, and I enjoy. I'm not a hunter, so we aren't likely to go kill deer as we spend time together, but we have our own game we like to track down. We decided to have lunch at the Hitch-N-Post in Livingston, TX. It's 3 1/2 hours from home so we had time to work up an appetite. We both ordered untrimmed fatty brisket which in my estimation, is the best tasting meat. I usually try the sausage as well, but we are planning an early supper at another BBQ place and I don't want to gorge myself. The brisket, though cooked, could probably have used another four hours in the smoker to completely render the fat and make the meat fork tender. I actually had to use a knife to cut the meat. There was a beautiful smoke ring and a decent crust, but I was hoping for a denser crust. Then again, this ain't Lockhart. The beans were good, but they were punched up canned beans. The potato salad probably came from Brookshire Brothers, but I came for the meat. The sides are just a bonus. Apparently, the proprietor has a policy to give free cake to first time customers. He was a really nice BBQ enthusiast as he asked if I had tried Snow's in Lexington. Then he started showing me pictures of BBQ joints on his phone. The ambience was a schlockfest with old tricycles dangling from the ceiling and tiki umbrellas reminiscent of Gilligan's Island. It was enjoyable soaking it in while I soaked up sauce with my bread. The food was good. I would rate it a 3.0/5.0, but with the outstanding service and friendly atmosphere, I rate it a solid 3.5. Hitch-N-Post is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. read more

Hitch-N-Post BBQ/Cafe - Fatty brisket. Mmmm. - Barbeque Near Me - Livingston, Texas

We went a month ago and absolutely loved our food! We wanted to go again on a Sunday but didn't realize they would be closed. One of our favorite places! Definitely worth the wait! read more

I lived in Livingston 2 years before I tried it and it's such a cute place and the food is amazing a bit pricey but very worth it the onion rings and fried pickles are the bomb and they come in such big portions which is great. read more

I had lunch recently with friends in Livingston at quite an interesting eatery. This place is called the Hitch-n-Post. It is located on F.M. 350 South. Right down the road from Florida's Kitchen. To start off with let me say the people there are extremely nice and accommodating. They made us feel very welcome, and since it was our first time, we were given a free dessert. The menu is quite large. It varies from bbq, spuds, CFS, pork chops, hamburgers, chicken strips and much more. Now the decor, this is difficult to describe. The outside can best be characterized as reject or leftover yard sale novelties. Junk yard art may be a better way to express it and gives you a clearer image of what we saw. Whatever you call it, it is quite amusing. I was intimidated (a little scared) initially until I saw where our table was and then I felt better. I thought I may have to call the health department first. They have a small inside dining area with about 5 tables. The room was comfortable and clean. We started with an appetizer of boudin balls. They were excellent with ranch dressing. Crispy on the outside, spicy and flavorful on the inside. My self and one of my friends ordered the chopped beef and sausage link sandwich for $7.99. The fries were extra for $2.50. Both types of meat on one sandwich. So big and good I could only eat half. We also ordered some fried pickles and these were probably the best I've ever had. The fried pickles were $4.50. These were hand breaded and not pre-frozen. They gave us some complimentary onion rings and they were large, crispy and also hand breaded. Another friend ordered a cheeseburger that looked fantastic. She said it was very good. The meat was fresh and not frozen and the burger was both hands full, large. Our free dessert choices were chocolate cake and pecan pie. The cake I would order again. Would I go back again you ask? I sure would and I also recommend it to anyone in the area. The Hitch-n-Post was an intriguing experience. Everyone there was country-friendly. Full of smiles and asking us to come back again. Before you leave, take some time to look around at the many junk art items and read some of the interesting signs. This is another #BestBites approved restaurant. This place is even on FB. Check them out. read more

We found this place, thanks to Yelp, while meandering through Texas and had to try it. I'm so glad we did. We arrived shortly before closing but the exceedingly friendly staff took our order - it's the kind of place that you order at the window - and we sat down at an outside table to wait for our food. While we waited, delicious smoky scents wafted our way from the barbecue. We shared the three meat plate and Boudin balls. Everything was homemade and EXCELLENT. The flavors were complex but comforting, and our free Pina Colada cake was out of this world. We had as much fun looking at the collectibles decorating the place as we did eating and chatting with the staff members who made us feel at home. It your are anywhere near Livingston TX, go to Hitch-N-Post. You will not regret it! read more

Mr: very homey, laid-back atmosphere. Disappointed the ribs were sold out. Brisket, beans, and potato salad were good. Sausage was too much like Eckrich to me. Chocolate cake was very good. Ms.: my favorite set-up of the BBQ joints on the Texas Monthly top 50 we have visited so far--very comfortable and easy on the eyes, homey, clean, family operated--a good representation of what I imagine when I thinkTexas BBQ. friendly, food good. Chocolate cake was a little on the sweet side for me. Good fried okra, fried perhaps just a few moments too long, but I much prefer a little too done over mushy insides any day. read more

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Found this cute little spot after exploring Livingston state Park, and it was most definitely worth it! I got the bacon cheeseburger basket, a sweet tea and a brownie for $15 and it was delicious! Really cool atmosphere with unique signs and seating and of course a friendly little barn kittie to eat with! Definitely recommend stopping here if you're passing through Livingston! read more

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We loved this bar b q ribs. Just delicious and the sauce was the best we ever had. Everyone there was so friendly. The owner even came in and sat down with us and welcomed us to his restaurant. We would defiantly go back. Also love Livingston Texas. Just love it. Thank you for the great lunch. We were just passing through. Won't forget this place. read more

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Great food, portions & prices. The people really make you feel welcomed. Went twice the past week. Will try more of the menu. read more

Hitch-N-Post BBQ/Cafe - Double meat with Onion rings. You must try and be hungry. - Barbeque Near Me - Livingston, Texas

This place looks like a hole in the wall but the food is excellent and the owner and staff are friendly and welcoming! I highly recommend them! read more

Wow, I can't believe there's no reviews here despite it being open for 4 years and recently inducted into the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ fo 2013. Good 'cue to be had here! This is probably one of the more quaint and folksy BBQ pits (or any restaurant for that matter) I've been to. There are signs, statues, curios plastered all over the cafe. Theres a counter where you can order from. There is a small patio with random tables and chairs scattered throughout and an area where you can eat inside again with random furniture to sit and relax to. The place looks more like somebody's house or a consignment store selling antique furniture. Very charming and classic Americana. I enjoyed just kicking back on the patio munching on a rib watching traffic drive by on the country road. Located in west Livingston, it's a nice detour if you're driving up 59 towards Lufkin and need a break or if you're fishing at Lake Livingston, great spot for some excellent BBQ. Opened since 09 by a former sheriff. People who work there are very nice. Back to the counter, there's lots of items you can order from their menu. Ranges from BBQ, burgers, boudin balls, and pie. I'm here to check off the Texas Monthly Top 50 BBQ list, so I was on a mission. Ordered a 3-meat plate to sample their goods. Food comes out quickly. 3 meats included brisket, ribs, and sausages. The sides that came with it included potato salad, pulled pork, bread, pickles, and onions. Starting off with the ribs, the meat was reasonably tender and juicy, but not quite fall off the bone. Probably because I ordered a plate, the ribs were somehow diced? As if you took a rack and cut out cubes of it via a chainsaw instead of pulling by hand rib-by-rib. I say this because the cut was straight but through the bone. Despite the odd way of serving it, the rib itself was tasty. The ribs were generously lathered with their BBQ sauce which was extremely sweet and dense. I'm not a big fan of their sauce and I think it detracted from the rib somewhat. The sausages were very good with a nice snap casing and a subtly sweet and spicy taste to it. The brisket here is tender, has a good smoke ring and decent bark. The potato salad was excellent! The pulled pork had more of that sweet BBQ sauce mixed with beans, yet it worked well as a side item (although it would've been fine as a 4th meat option). Ordered a triple-fudge chocolate cake per their recommendation as their dessert of the day. Cake was moist, delicious, and oh-so fine! BBQ doesn't seem right anymore without a good dessert and this place knows how to do it right! Good stuff here! I'd rank it 3.9 stars. Not necessarily worth driving here solely for the food, but definitely a great place to stop by if you're around Lake Livingston area. I'll probably swing by here again in a few months on my country back roads drives and order the meats separately instead of the platter next time. read more

Hitch-N-Post BBQ/Cafe - BBQ! - Barbeque Near Me - Livingston, Texas

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Yelp brings me to some of the most interesting places! I love this little "Mom and Pop" type restaurant. The food was great, the atmosphere was friendly and inviting with its own kind of quirkiness. I loved it. The Bacon Cheeseburger was delicious and the staff were friendly. read more

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Great ribs and the beans are fabulous!! Well worth the detour if you are passing through

We stopped on our way to Houston. Thanks to Yelp. This is a interesting little outdoor dive. We ordered the chopped beef sandwich, cheese burger with mushrooms and onion rings. The food is fresh and well prepared. It was all good, but I have to recommend the cheese burger over the chopped beef sandwich. We will stop again. read more

The food is amazing and the owners are so kind. We did catering for a big party, 100lbs of crawfish and BBQ for 30. Everything was delicious, especially the potato salad and brisket - you won't find better!!! Also loved the crawfish, boiled super fresh (with nice citrus flavors) and delivered hot! read more

Amazing BBQ, Ribs, homemade chicken dumplings, and pork chop sandwich. The owner himself was so friendly and the decor is fun and funky. Stop in!!!! read more

The best BBQ in Polk County! The Sheriff (retired) and his wife are mentioned in Texas Monthly for good reason! Try the sliced beef sandwich and you won't be disappointed, the Poison Ivy and Ivy Specials are just that special. Frito-Lay Bandito's covered in chopped beef, beans and cheese...too much to eat at one sitting unless you are a big ole boy! Add jalapeño peppers and the Ivy Special turns into a Poison Ivy! Did I mention the sweet tea? Nector for the gods! It tastes like tea made in the sun like my grandmother used to make when I was a barefooted devil with ten muddy toes! Worth the detour for a local joint that everyone would like to keep a secret!!! read more

I'd give it more stars if I could! True southern hospitality. The employees are such genuine people and to top it off the barbecue is amazing. We stopped here on our way through Livingston and I hope I have the opportunity to come again! read more

I catered my husband's surprise birthday party on October 18th. I picked up the food on Saturday@5pm, with instructions on how to reheat it. The food was amazing beyond my expectations. We had nothing left for the next day. We will have them cater thanksgiving dinner and any event we have in the future. Thanks again for allowing me to throw the best event ever. read more

We stopped here while driving up 59 from Houston. We ordered three meats (brisket, sausage, and ribs) and sides, plus a spicy boudin. The meat was delicious and juicy and there was A LOT of it! The atmosphere was very Texas. Everyone was very friendly, making it the perfect stop for a really fantastic dinner experience! read more

We ate here for the second time this year today - and it was even better than the first. First of all, I have no idea what he makes his BBQ sauce with it but it is one of the best, in my opinion. It has a little extra flavor nuance that sets it apart from any other I've had. The sliced brisket is tender and smoky and the sausage is delicious. Potato salad is the best I've had at any of the Top 50 BBQ places, and so are the baked beans. To top it off, we had a slice of coconut meringue pie that had a flaky crust and mile high meringue, chock full of coconut. And the outdoor covered seating is a total hoot, with all kinds of whacky fun stuff. We've been working our way around the state trying to hit all of the Top 50, I don't know how they are ranked but to my mind, this should be in the top 5! read more

Stopped in on the way to work for the chicken and dumplings that was fir the day item they pulled them out of the icebox heated them in microwave not a single bite of chicken in the container all dumplings. Dumplings had a good flavor just no chicken at all. read more

This place was something we tried just to see what it was all about. I'm so happy we did! The decor is adorable, the service was friendly, and the food (freshly prepared) was delicious. We were even told, "Y'all come back!" We definitely will. read more

This place has the best fried catfish besides my mom's! And the barbecue and pie are awesome too!

We were in the Livingston area and decided to try out this restaurant. It was a couple miles away from the highway. It's a very quaint restaurant with friendly people. I had the 2 meat plate with sliced beef (I asked for loose cut or the fatty/moist cut) & ribs. I received 2 pieces of ribs & 3 pieces of sliced beef. The sliced beef pieces that were given to me were larger than the regular pieces that were on my husband's plate. The meat was very tender and it had a good flavor. We also received free chocolate cake. While we were there, several customers cane for take-out and a couple more came for dine in. We ate in a covered porch. Don't go after the rain, parking will be heck. I like this place. We will visit again if we're in the area. read more

Has the brisket plate which comes with 2 sides. Sides were OK but the brisket was like eating beef jerky (dry and hard to chew). Wife had the pulled pork sandwich and she thought it was fair. BBQ sauce was runny like water with no taste. I eat alot of BBQ around the state and can't believe this made the top 50. read more

Food was very good and the people were very friendly! Fun unique little place!! They had a patio to enjoy or inside seating.

We were here this past Thursday. The outside of place has you raising your eyebrows as it has the appearance of a barn with a=every thing tacked to the outside. Weeell appearances are deceiving! This was the tastiest BBQ we've had and the owner is a gem! Took me outback to see his smoker when he learned I am a school cook. This is a must on your epicurean trip through Texas read more

Wife and I ate there couple days ago, I got the 3 meat plate, wife ate the chopped beef sandwhich. This is some really good BBQ, we drove from Zavalla and will go back. Everyone working there were very nice and made you feel welcome. read more

I believe this is in the top two of my favorite BBQ places. Ever. They put some love into their sides, they don't taste like an afterthought. The beans are wonderful. Back to the meat, it was great, the sauce was great. I had a pork rib sandwich. I have had pork sandwiches, but not pork rib. It was everything I could have hoped for. My whole family loved it, and they had different things. On a casual yelp search it came up way down towards the bottom. Such a shame, as it was a great (lucky) find. The atmosphere was authentic. read more

This was not the best barbecue that I've ever had but it certainly wasn't the worst either. The potato salad and baked beans were a little sweeter than I like, but they were still good. I had the brisket and my husband had the sausage and we shared. The sausage was a little bland; the brisket was fairly good. The ambience is rustic and decorated for a lake atmosphere. There are no waiters, you order up at the counter and pick up your food there as well. read more